SOLUTION: log_b (x+2 /4 ) = log_b (3x) I thought I would simplify the fraction, been advised that is wrong. How do I proceed?

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Question 1099152: log_b (x+2 /4 ) = log_b (3x)
I thought I would simplify the fraction, been advised that is wrong.
How do I proceed?
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, Boreal:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%28x%2B2%29%2F4=3x
x%2B2=12x
11x=2
Solve for x.

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
if everything is raised to the b power, (x+2)/4=3x
or x+2=12x
11x=2
x=2/11
Check with b=2
log 2 (24/11/4)=log 2 (24/44)=log 2 (6/11), which is true.